Contributions

The following list of accomplishments and contributions to Paschal High School was made possible by your dues and generous donations during the past ten years. The first donation to the Alumni Association was made by Tom Reeder, class of 1940, who wrote the school song, Hail Dear Old Paschal.

Ten year review of contributions & special project:

  • Century Celebration Campaign 1988 ($20,000 raised)
  • Computer and printer for Creative Writing classes
  • Typewriters for teacher workroom
  • New maps and globes for all history classes
  • Literature books for Advanced Reading classes
  • Special Education supplies
  • New microscopes and repair of old ones for Science Lab
  • School spirit supplies
  • Donation to Panther Pride organization
  • Calculators (40) for math classes
  • Encyclopedia set for library
  • Bronze plaque commemorating the Century Celebration
  • Contribution to Math Department
  • Contribution to Paschal Band
  • School mascot uniforms
  • Donation for atrium
    Back to the Future Campaign (21,000 raised)
  • New concession stand and restrooms for football field
  • Permanent signs designating Paschal football championships
  • Bleachers
  • Field lighting
    Before this project there were no lights, bleachers, restrooms or concession stand on the campus field. It is now a safer environment and a source of pride for the students. Gym Renovation - 1993 ($10,000 raised)
  • Gym walls/rafters painted (first time since 1955)
  • Walls striped and Panther mural painted on wall by Paschal alumnus '91
  • New chairs for players-lettered in purple
  • New vinyl for wall pads
  • Repair of bleachers
    Before this project the gym was dark and unkempt. It had not been painted or updated since 1955.
    Wall of Champions Campaign 1994-1995 ($18,000 raised)
  • 18 District Championship banners ($100 each) placed in gym
  • New basketball uniforms
  • Gym renovation finished

    Baseball Field Project:
  • Tall fencing
  • Remodeled dugouts
  • New bullpen
  • Mower for field
  • Score board sign
  • New bleachers
  • Batting cages
  • Varsity jackets
  • Jersey warm-ups for all teams
    The field formerly was a "goat pasture" and now is an impressive ball field, creating a new image for the campus.

    Girls' Gym Renovation
  • Resurface and paint walls
  • Two Panthers painted
  • New chairs for players
  • Purple chair back covers
  • Chair dolly
  • Training equipment

    Other Contributions to School-
    1990-1998
  • Chartered buses for Longview football game
  • $500 each year for Senior Graduation Party
  • Ads in student publications
  • $1,000 loan to economics class for investing in stocks
  • Speakers for Alcohol Awareness Week
  • Permanent banners for Alcohol Awareness Week
  • $1,000 for PTA student scholarship
  • Annual Bill Allen Athletic Scholarship-$500 each
  • Safety equipment for Outdoor Awareness Class
  • Contributions to Theater Department
  • Computer for Pantherette Department (in honor of Elston Brooks)
  • $2,000 for dark room for Pantherette
  • Lighted marquee for front of school
  • Landscaping on Berry Street side of campus and sprinkler system
  • Sprinkler system for atrium
  • 1000 balloons for Paschal Homecoming game
  • Donation to Paschal's Because We Care Program (alcohol & drug program)
  • Girls basketball team sweat shirts
  • Booklet given to each senior-"Now that you are 18"
  • Donations to Penta Club
  • $20,000 toward new sound system for auditorium
  • Donation sent to Salvation Army in Oklahoma City in honor of Dr. Andy Sullivan '62
  • Donation to cheerleaders for National Competition
  • Approximately $18,000 donated by Alumni for engraved bricks in weight room
  • $10,000 for all sports weight room
  • Popcorn machine for concession stand
  • Bronze letters mounted on front of Paschal "EST. 1885"
  • Provided towels for golf state tournament
  • Mascot uniforms
  • Established Academic Endowment Fund honoring John Hamilton ($5,000 seed money)
  • 2 $500 scholarships in memory of alumnus Mike Brees '48
  • 2 $1,000 scholarships in honor of retired science teacher, Weldon Lotspeich